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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Monk Bar
- The Guildhall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge